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2023 Graduates
	Natalia Almanza Major: Economics Hometown: Santa Barbara, CA Graduation Date: June 2023 Faculty Mentor: Dr. Richard Startz Faculty Mentor's Department: Economics Research Interests: Poverty, inequality, education, social justice	Natalia will be applying to PhD programs during the 2023-2024 admission cycle.
	Ezequiel Contreras Martinez Majors: Physics, Mathematics Hometown: Stockton, CA Graduation Date: June 2023 Faculty Mentor: Dr. Timothy Brandt Faculty Mentor's Department: Physics Research Interests: Large surveys and data sets, astro-statistical techniques, direct detection and characterization of stars and faint companions	Ezequiel is a research intern at Las Cumbres Observatory Science Center and is currently preparing to take the Navy entrance examination to become a naval aviator.
	Jo Fobbs Major: Black Studies Hometown: Union City, CA Graduation Date: June 2023 Faculty Mentor: Dr. Terrance Wooten Faculty Mentor's Department: Black Studies Research Interests: Black masculinity and performance art	Jo is pursuing an M.A. in African-American Studies at UCLA.
	Martha Garcia Major: Psychological and Brain Sciences Hometown: Oxnard, CA Graduation Date: June 2023 Faculty Mentor: Dr. Ty Vernon, Dr. Rebeca Mireles-Rios Faculty Mentors' Departments: Psychological and Brain Sciences, Education Research Interests: Developmental psychopathology	Martha is applying for research positions in psychology and plans to apply to PhD programs during the 2023-2024 admission cycle.
	Fatima Gonzalez Major: Psychological and Brain Sciences Hometown: Orange, CA Graduation Date: June 2023 Faculty Mentor: Dr. Jill Sharkey Faculty Mentor's Department: Counseling, Clinical, and School Psychology Research Interests: Trauma, psychopathology	Fatima is currently a clinical research coordinator at UC San Francisco in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, and plans to apply to PhD programs during the 2023-2024 admission cycle.
	Arsalan Hashmi Major: Biological Sciences Hometown: Chatsworth, CA Graduation Date: June 2023 Faculty Mentors: Dr. Javier Read de Alaniz, Dr. Sophia Bailey Faculty Mentors' Department: Chemistry Research Interests: Bioengineering, biotechnology, genetics, genomics, bioinformatics, organic chemistry, materials science	Arsalan is pursing an M.S. in Bioengineering at UC San Diego starting in Fall 2024.
	Collin Lejano Major: Physics Hometown: Reidsville, NC Graduation Date: June 2023 Faculty Mentor: Dr. Danielle Harlow Mentor's Department: Education Research Interests: Science and physics education	Collin is pursing a PhD in Education at Northwestern University.
	Madeleine Pacheco Majors: Biological Sciences, Environmental Studies Hometown: Graduation Date: June 2023 Faculty Mentor: Dr. Adrian Stier Faculty Mentor's Department: Ecology, Evolution, and Marine Biology Research Interests: Ecology	Madeleine is pursing a PhD in Biology at UCLA.
	Nataly Rincon Garcia Majors: Sociology, Chicana/o Studies Hometown: Graduation Date: June 2023 Faculty Mentor: Dr. Ines Casillas Faculty Mentor's Department: Chicana/o Studies Research Interests: Immigrant children, mental health, translators	Nataly is pursing an M.Ed. at UCLA's Teaching Education Program.
	Laura Rosero Rondon Major: Psychological and Brain Sciences Hometown: South San Francisco, CA Graduation Date: June 2023 Faculty Mentor: Dr. Heejung Kim Faculty Mentor's Department: Psychological and Brain Sciences Research Interests: Academic cultures	Laura is currently applying to graduate programs.
	Carla Suarez Soto Major: Linguistics Hometown: Santa Rosa, CA Graduation Date: June 2023 Faculty Mentor: Dr. Jin Sook Lee Faculty Mentor's Department: Education Research Interests: Multilingual, multicultural, and ESL education, culturally sustaining pedagogies	Carla is pursuing a PhD in Education at UC Santa Cruz.
	Mackenzie Taradalsky Majors: Economics, Philosophy, with a concentration in Ethics and Public Policy Hometown: San Jose, CA Graduation Date: June 2023 Faculty Mentor: Dr. Dana Kornberg Faculty Mentor's Department: Sociology Research Interests: Systemic inequalities, sex trafficking	Mackenzie is pursuing a PhD in Government at Georgetown University.
	Angie Torrico Major: Environmental Science Hometown: Palmdale, CA Graduation Date: June 2023 Faculty Mentor: Dr. Russ Schmitt Faculty Mentor's Department: Ecology, Evolution, and Marine Biology Research Interests: Ecology and animal conservation	Angie is pursing a Masters in Biology at Miami University.
	Britney Walton Majors: Sociology, Dance Hometown: Oxnard, CA Graduation Date: June 2023 Faculty Mentors: Dr. Jill Sharkey, Dr. Ninotchka Bennahum Faculty Mentors' Departments: Education, Theater and Dance Research Interests: Childhood traumatic stress, community peer support and intervention, somatic/dance movement therapy	Britney is an Early Intervention Program Coordinator for Tri-Counties Regional Center.

2022 Graduates
	Odalys Callejas Major: Geological Sciences Hometown: Los Angeles, CA Graduation Date: June 2022 Mentor: Dr. Roberta Rudnick Mentor's Department: Earth Science Research Interests: Geology, geochemistry	Odalys is pursuing a Ph.D. in geological sciences at Cornell University.
	Denise Castro Major: Global Studies Hometown: Ventura, CA Graduation Date: June 2022 Mentor: Dr. Diana Arya Mentor's Department: Gevirtz School of Education Research Interests: Educational reform, mental health	Denise is pursuing a Master of Science in education at UC Berkeley.
	Jordyn Fuggins Major: Sociology Hometown: Stockton, CA Graduation Date: June 2022 Mentor: Dr. Terrance Wooten Mentor's Department: Black Studies Research Interests: Transgender youth, social justice, media representations of race and gender	Jordyn is a Peer Mentor for Latino Education Advancement Foundation in Stockton, California.
	Isaias Ghezae Major: Psychological and Brain Sciences & Philosophy Hometown: Manteca, CA Graduation Date: June 2022 Mentor: Dr. Hongbo Yu Mentor's Department: Psychological and Brain Sciences Research Interests: Morality, emotions, computational social psychology	Isaias is pursuing a PhD in Social Pyschology at Harvard University.
	Andrea Hercules Major: Sociology Hometown: Hesperia, CA Graduation Date: June 2022 Mentor: Dr. Rebeca Mireles-Rios Mentor's Department: Gevirtz School of Education Research Interests: Education inequality	Andrea is pursuing a Ph.D. in School Psychology at Loyola Chicago.
	Emily Lopez Major: Mathematics Hometown: Newhall, CA Graduation Date: June 2022 Mentor: Dr. Katy Craig Mentor's Department: Mathematics Research Interests: Graph theory, applied mathematics	Emily is pursuing a Ph.D. in applied mathematics at Cornell University.
	Yaxcha Mariles Major: Sociology Hometown: San Jose, CA Graduation Date: June 2022 Faculty Mentor: Dr. Miya Barnett Faculty Mentor's Department: Education Research Interests: Mental health disparities among low-income minority and immigrant families	Yaxcha is currently applying to Clinical Psychology graduate programs.
	Gilbert Murillo Majors: Political Science, Sociology Hometown: Norwalk, CA Graduation Date: June 2022 Faculty Mentor: Dr. Chris McAuley Faculty Mentor's Department: Black Studies Research Interests: Incarceration to activism	Gilbert is currently applying to graduate programs.
	Faye Nguyen Major: Biology Hometown: Fullerton, CA Graduation Date: June 2022 Faculty Mentor: Dr. Zach Ma Faculty Mentor's Department: Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology Research Interests: WDR5 function	Faye is currently a research associate at Cedars-Sinai hospital.
	Ryan Rising Major: Sociology Hometown: San Diego, CA Graduation Date: June 2022 Faculty Mentor: Dr. William I. Robinson Faculty Mentor's Department: Sociology Research Interests: Mass incarceration, higher education as a pathway for recidivism	Ryan is currently pursuing a PhD in Criminology at UC Irvine.
	Jamileth Rodriguez Major: Global Studies Hometown: El Monte, CA Graduation Date: June 2022 Faculty Mentor: Dr. Rebeca Mireles-Rios Faculty Mentor's Department: Education Research Interests: Global health, health inequity, community health sciences, student opportunity gap	Jamileth is an administrative intern at Cottage Health.
	Diana Sanchez Major: Chicana/o Studies Hometown: Panorama City, CA Graduation Date: June 2022 Faculty Mentor: Dr. San Juanita Garcia Faculty Mentor's Department: Chicana/o Studies Research Interests: Latina sexuality	Diana is currently pursing a PhD in Chicana/o Studies with an emphasis on Feminist Studies at UC Santa Barbara.
	Abraham Soto Major: Biology Hometown: Willowbrook, CA Graduation Date: June 2022 Faculty Mentor: Dr. Armand Kuris Faculty Mentor's Department: Ecology, Evolution, and Biology Research Interests: Epidemiology, parasite ecology, environmental health	Abraham is currently pursuing a Masters in Public Health with an emphasis on Infectious Diseases and Vaccinology at UC Berkeley.
	Miranda Tran Major: Psychological and Brain Sciences Hometown: Monterey Park, CA Graduation Date: June 2022 Faculty Mentor: Dr. Maryam Kia-Keating Faculty Mentor's Department: Education Research Interests: Barriers that Asian-Americans face when accessing mental health services, especially with co-existing identities	Miranda is currently pursing a Masters in Clinical Psychology at Azusa Pacific University.
	Ajah Whitehead Major: Global Studies Hometown: Long Beach, CA Graduation Date: June 2022 Faculty Mentor: Dr. Jean Beaman Faculty Mentor's Department: Sociology Research Interests: Political development in Francophone Africa	Ajah is currently pursing a Masters in African Studies with an emphasis on Political Science and History at UCLA.

2021 Graduates
	Xochitl Briseño Major: Political science Hometown: South Gate, CA Graduation Date: June 2021 Mentor: Dr. Rebeca Mireles-Rios Mentor's Department: Gevirtz School of Education Research Interests: Educational equity, retention rates of Black and Latinx students; bilingual education	Xochitl is pursuing a Master of Science in education at UC Berkeley.
	Marco Colin Major: Chemical engineering Hometown: Santa Maria, CA Graduation Date: June 2021 Mentor: Dr. Frank Zok Mentor's Department: Materials Research Interests: Organic chemistry, chemical reactions, material properties and mechanics	Marco is pursuing a Ph.D. in chemical engineering at the University of Deleware.
	Zoey Eddy Major: Psychology and brain sciences Hometown: Sacramento, CA Graduation Date: June 2021 Mentor: Dr. Brenda Major Mentor's Department: Psychology and brain sciences Research Interests: Racial identity, biracial and multiracial experiences, stereotype formation	Zoey is pursuing a Ph.D. in psychology at Rutgers University.
	Kevin Garcia Major: Microbiology Hometown: Fullerton, CA Graduation Date: June 2021 Mentor: Dr. David Valentine Mentor's Department: Marine science Research Interests: Environmental solutions	Kevin is pursuing a M.S. in biology at California State University, San Marcos.
	Almalina Gomes Major: Global studies Hometown: Fairfield, CA Graduation Date: June 2021 Mentor: Dr. Paul Spikard Mentor's Department: History Research Interests: Public health in Ethiopia	Almalina is pursuing a Master of Public Health at Emory Univerity.
	Rosalia Hernández Major: Actuarial science Hometown: Orland, CA Graduation Date: June 2021 Mentor: Dr. Michael Ludkovski Mentor's Department: Statistics and applied probability Research Interests: Longevity forecasting, behavioral health, computational and data science topics, InsurTech and insurance	Rosalia is pursuing a Ph.D. in data science at the University of Texas, Austin.
	Juanita Iheanacho Major: Global studies Hometown: Vacaville, CA Graduation Date: June 2021 Mentor: Dr. Paul Spikard Mentor's Department: History Research Interests: Impacts of climate change on human migration, and related government policies	Juanita is pursuing a Master of Arts in ethnic studies at San Francisco State University.
	Simran Kaur Major: Economics Hometown: Yuba City, CA Graduation Date: June 2021 Mentor: Dr. Andrew Plantiga Mentor's Department: Environmental science Research Interests: Natural resource economics, environmental sustainability, and climate change adaption	Simran is pursuing a teacher program at City Year AmeriCorps.
	Jaqueline Lopez Major: Communication Hometown: Los Angeles, CA Graduation Date: June 2021 Mentor: Dr. Erin Dowdy Mentor's Department: The Gevirts School of Education Research Interests: Universal screening of elementary aged children; Mental health evalua- tions of Chicanx children	Jacqueline is pursuing a Ph.D. in school psychology at UC Berkeley.
	Fidel Lopez Major: Economics Hometown: Ventura, CA Graduation Date: June 2021 Mentor: Dr. Emmanuel Vespa Mentor's Department: Economics Research Interests: Experimental economics, microeconomic theory, and mathematical economics	Fidel is pursuing a Master of Science in mathematics at New York University.
	Wren Palmer Major: English Hometown: Oxnard, CA Graduation Date: June 2021 Mentor: Dr. Paul Spikard Mentor's Department: History Research Interests: Pacific literature; Pacific sports history	Wren is pursuing a Ph.D. in American studies at the University of Michigan.
	Luna Perez-Vega Major: Sociology Hometown: Huntington Park, CA Graduation Date: June 2021 Mentor: Dr. Zakiya Luna Mentor's Department: Feminist studies Research Interests: Gentrification; Organizing and activism	Luna is pursuing a Master of Science in urban studies at UC Irvine.
	Carolina Ramirez Moreno Majors: Spanish and Chicana/o studies Hometown: Arvin, CA Graduation Date: June 2021 Mentor: Dr. Silvia Bermudez Mentor's Department: Spanish and Portugese Research Interests: Latin American culture; Impacts of immigration on youth	Carolina is pursuing a Ph.D. in literature at UC San Diego.
	Julia Rosales Major: Economics Hometown: Orland, CA Graduation Date: June 2021 Mentor: Dr. Heather Royer Mentor's Department: Economics Research Interests: Longevity forecasting, behavioral health, computational and data science topics, InsurTech and insurance	Julia is pursuing a Master of Public Policy at UC Berkeley.
	Zion Solomon Major: Religious studies Hometown: San Diego, CA Graduation Date: June 2021 Mentor: Dr. Elizabeth Perez Mentor's Department: Religious studies Research Interests: Indigenous and diasporic African religions	Zion is working at a community liason at Youth Together.
	Raymond Thicklin Majors: Physics Hometown: Graduation Date: June 2021 Mentor: Dr. Songi Han Mentor's Department: Chemistry Research Interests: Development od DNP hardware	Raymond is pursuing a Ph.D. in physics at UC San Diego.
	Jaqueyn Valenzuela Major: Statistics and data science Hometown: South Gate, CA Graduation Date: June 2021 Mentor: Dr. Rebeca Mireles-Rios Mentor's Department: Gevirts School of Education Research Interests: Sports anaytics; Education analysis	Jaquelyn is pursuing a Ph.D. in education at UC Santa Barbara.

2020 Graduates
	Zheng Chen Majors: History & Global Studies Hometown: Guangzhou, China Graduation Date: June 2020 Mentor: Dr. Xiaowei Zheng Mentor's Department: History Research Interests: Transregional migration, mobility and identity in late imperial China	Zheng is pursuing a PhD in History at the University of California, Los Angeles.
	Brian Galaviz-Sarmiento Major: Biology Hometown: Turlock, CA Graduation Date: June 2020 Mentor: Dr. Zach Ma Mentor's Department: Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology Research Interests: Identifying Host Proteins of the Measles Virus Inclusion Bodies and their Creation Process	Brian is pursuing a PhD in Molecular and Cellular Biology at Dartmouth College.
	Sebastian Gonzalez Major: Physics Hometown: Oceanside, CA Graduation Date: June 2020 Mentor: Dr. Sebastian Streichan Mentor's Department: Physics Research Interests: Biophysics, Quantitative biology, Fluid mechanics, Active matter, Thermodynamics	Sebastian is pursuing a PhD in Quantitative and Computational Biology at Princeton University.
	Transito-Bryan Steven Gonzalez Majors: Mathematics & Physics Hometown: Los Angeles, CA Graduation Date: June 2020 Mentor: Joseph Incandela Mentor's Department: Physics Research Interests: High Energy/Particle Physics, Beyond the Standard Model, Abstract Algebra	Transito is pursuing a Master's degree in Physics and Astronomy at California State University, Long Beach.
	Gabrielle Grafton Major: Economics Hometown: Sacramento, CA Graduation Date: June 2020 Mentor: Dr. Shelly Lundberg Mentor’s Department: Economics Research Interests: Inequalities, Education, Wealth Disparities, Demographics, Discrimination	Gabby is pursuing a PhD in Economics at Brown University.
	Jose Jesus Gutierrez Major: Sociology Hometown: Oakland, CA Graduation Date: Spring 2020 Mentor: Dr. Rebeca Mireles-Rios Mentor’s Department: Education Research Interests: Inequality, poverty, and mobility, Race/Ethnicity, Sociology of Education	Jose is pursuing a PhD in Sociology at the University of California, Irvine.
	Nicole Juliet Mendoza Major: Communication Hometown: North Hollywood, CA Graduation Date: June 2020 Mentor: Dr. Jennifer Kam Mentor's Department: Communication Research Interests: Health communication, Interpersonal communication, Access to mental health resources for POC, Substance abuse, Mental health	Nicole is pursuing a PhD in Communication, Information and Media at Rutgers University.
	Bryant Labajo Pahl Major: Earth Science Hometown: Yucca Valley, CA Graduation Date: June 2020 Mentor: Dr. Ed Keller Mentor's Department: Earth Science Research Interests: Geochronology, climate, surface processes, geology	Bryant is pursuing a PhD in Earth System Science at the University of California, Irvine.
	Yanelyn Perez Major: CCS Biology Hometown: Maywood Graduation Date: June 2020 Mentor: Cherie Briggs Mentor’s Department: Ecology, Evolution, and Marine Biology Research Interests: Herpetology, Conservation Biology, Disease Ecology, Zoology	Yanelyn is pursuing a PhD in Biological Sciences at the University of Maryland.
	Nardos Shiferaw Major: Anthropology - Cultural Emphasis Hometown: Los Angeles, CA Graduation Date: June 2020 Mentor: Dr. Barbara Harthorn Mentor’s Department: Anthropology Research Interests: Medical Anthropology, Health & Healthcare Disparities, Immigration, East Africa, Sociocultural Linguistics	Nardos is pursuing a PhD in Anthropology at the University of Connecticut.
	Veronica Torres Major: CCS Biology Hometown: Norwalk, CA Graduation Date: June 2020 Mentor: Dr. Armand Kuris Mentor’s Department: Ecology, Evolution and Marine Biology Research Interests: Parasites, Ecosystems, Food Webs, Interconnection	Veronica is pursuing a Master's degree in Marine Biology at the University of North Carolina, Wilmington.

2019 Graduates
	Claudia Alegre Majors: Sociology & Political Science Hometown: San Diego, CA Graduation Date: June 2019 Mentors: Dr. Erika Arenas and Dr. William Nomikos Mentors' Department: Sociology and Political Science Research Interests: Mental Health and Latinx Political Participation	Claudia is pursuing a PhD in Political Science at the University of California, Los Angeles.
	Eduardo Cardenas-Torres Major: Statistics Hometown: Lompoc, CA Graduation Date: June 2019 Mentor: Dr. Michael Nava Mentor's Department: Statistics and Applied Probability Research Interests: Disease Surveillance, Biomedical Analysis, Data Mining	Eduardo is pursuing a PhD in Statistics at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
	Steven Castro Major: Linguistics Hometown: La Mirada, CA Graduation Date: June 2019 Mentor: Dr. Marianne Mithun Mentor's Department: Linguistics Research Interests: Endangered Languages, Documentation, Morphology, Phonology, Conservation	Steven is pursuing a PhD in Linguistics at the University of Chicago.
	Roberto Chavez Major: Chemistry Hometown: Tijuana, Mexico Graduation Date: June 2019 Mentor: Dr. Craig Hawker Mentor's Department: Chemistry & Biochemistry Research Interests: Photochemistry, Molecular Machinery, Environmental Chemistry	Roberto is pursuing a PhD in Biochemistry at the University of California, Los Angeles. He has received a master's degree.
	Lexxus Coffey Edison Major: English Hometown: Palmdale, CA Graduation Date: June 2019 Mentor: Dr. Felice Blake Mentor's Department: English Research Interests: African American Literature, Post-Colonialism, Afrofuturism	Lexxus is pursuing a PhD in English at the University of California, Santa Barbara.
	Jose Delgado Major: Biology Hometown: Denver, CO Graduation Date: June 2019 Mentor: Dr. Javier Read De Alaniz Mentor's Department: Chemistry and Biochemistry Research Interests: Early cancer detection biomedical devices and improved immunotherapies for cancer patients	Jose is pursuing a Master's degree in Bioengineering with a Medical Specialization at the University of California, San Diego.
	Zingha Foma Major: Black Studies Hometown: Bafoussam, Cameroon Graduation Date: June 2019 Mentors: Dr. Mhoze Chikowero and Dr. Paul Spickard Mentors' Department: History Research Interests: African Cultural Art, Fashion, Traditional Dress for Power and Resistance	Zingha is pursuing a PhD in History at New York University.
	Jordan Mitchell Major: CCS Music Hometown: Stockton, CA Graduation Date: June 2019 Mentor: Dr. Leslie Hogan Mentor's Department: Music Composition Research Interests: Mariachi, Jazz, Mexican Boleros	Jordan received a master's degree in music at the University of Southern California.
	Jasmin Morales Major: Sociology Hometown: Rohnert Park, CA Graduation Date: June 2019 Mentor: Dr. Rebeca Mireles-Rios Mentor's Department: Education Research Interests: Diversity, Access, and Persistence in Higher Education with an Emphasis in STEM	Jasmin is entering a Post-Baccalaureate Program with the Carnegie Foundation at Stanford University.
	Johanna Najera Major: Anthropology and History of Art & Architecture Hometown: South Gate, CA Graduation Date: June 2019 Mentors: Dr. Claudia Moser and Dr. Gerardo Aldana Mentors’ Department: Anthropology Research Interests: Archaeology, Material Culture, Museum Studies, Classics	Johanna is pursuing a PhD in Anthropology at the University of California, Riverside.
	Erika Prado Majors: Psychology & Language, Culture, and Society Hometown: Oxnard, CA Graduation Date: June 2019 Mentor: Dr. Mary Bucholtz Mentor's Department: Linguistics Research Interests: Interactional competence of nonverbal bilingual individuals with autism	Erika is pursuing a PhD in Comparative Human Development at the University of Chicago.
	Brandon Quintana Major: Environmental Studies Hometown: Lynwood, CA Graduation Date: December 2019 Mentor: Dr. Hunter Lenihan Mentor's Department: Bren School of Environmental Science & Management Research Interests: Community Ecology, Anthropogenic Climate Change, Habitat Restoration and Conservation	Brandon is pursing a Master's degree in Biological Science at California State University, Fullerton.
	Tessa Resham Redmon Major: Anthropology Hometown: Ramona, CA Graduation Date: June 2019 Mentors: Dr. Anabel Ford & Dr. Gerardo Aldana Mentors' Department: Anthropology Research Interests: West Africa, Central America; archaeology, collaborative research, decolonization research methods, heritage, identity, conservation	Tessa is pursuing a PhD in Anthropology at the University of Chicago.
	Zenzile Riddick Major: Sociology and Black Studies Hometown: Oakland, CA Graduation Date: June 2019 Mentor: Dr. Victor Rios Mentor’s Department: Sociology Research Interests: Systemic Punitive Control, Black and Latinx Youth Identity, Dignity and Culture	Zenzile is pursuing a PhD in Education at Harvard University.
	Ryan Rodriguez Major: Chemistry Hometown: Hollister, CA Graduation Date: June 2019 Mentor: Dr. Mattanjah de Vries Mentor’s Department: Chemistry Research Interests: Excited State Dynamics of Indigo	Ryan is pursuing a Master's degree in Chemistry at the University of San Francisco.

2018 Graduates
	Natalie Bernal Major: Psychology Minor: Applied Psychology Hometown: Fontana, CA Graduation Date: June 2018 Mentor: Dr. Miya Barnett Mentor Department: Counseling, Clinical and School Psychology Research Interests: Latina/o Mental Health, Improving Parent-Child Relationships, Academic Achievement
	Fernanda Castellon Major: Psychology and Chicana/o Studies Hometown: Puerto Vallarta, Mexico Graduation Date: June 2018 Mentor: Drs. Robert and Lynn Koegel Mentor Department: Education, Counseling Clinical and School Psychology Research Interests: Autism, Intervention Methods with a Cultural Emphasis	Fernanda is pursuing a PhD in Psychology at the University of California, Los Angeles.
	Rodolfo Cerda Major: Sociology Minor: Education Hometown: El Monte, CA Graduation Date: June 2018 Mentors: Dr. Rebeca Mireles-Rios and Dr. Victor Rios Mentors' Department: Education and Sociology Research Interests: Masculinity, Educational Achievement, Higher Education, Education Equality	Rodolfo is pursuing a PhD in Education at the University of California, Santa Barbara.
	Marco Cerrato Major: Physics Hometown: Los Angeles, CA Graduation Date: June 2018 Mentor: Dr. Daniel Blumenthal Mentor Department: Electrical & Computer Engineering Research Interests: Fiber-Optic Gyros, Rotational Sensors in Closed Loop Environment
	Maria Garcia Garcia Major: Psychology Minor: Applied Psychology Hometown: Santa Maria, CA Graduation Date: June 2018 Mentor: Dr. Erin Dowdy Mentor Department: Counseling, Clinical and School Psychology Research Interests: Child Development, Latino Mental Health, Trauma, and Resilience	Maria is pursuing a MSW in Social Work at Sacramento State University.
	Victoria Melgarejo Majors: Language, Culture & Society and Spanish Hometown: North Shore, CA Graduation Date: June 2018 Mentor: Dr. Mary Bucholtz Mentor Department: Linguistics Research Interests: Bilingual Education, Speech Pathology, Socio-cultural Linguistics	Victoria is pursuing a PhD in Linguistics at Stanford University.
	Jorge Moran Major: Global Studies Hometown: Camarillo, CA Graduation Date: June 2018 Mentor: Dr. Bridget Coggins Mentor Department: Political Science Research Interests:International Relations/Policy, China, South East Asia, Security/Hegenomy	Jorge is pursuing a PhD in Political Science at the University of California, Los Angeles.
	Jeremy Neill Major: Geography Hometown: Riverside, CA Graduation Date: June 2018 Mentor: Dr. Keith Clarke Mentor Department: Geography Research Interests: Water and Energy Systems, Systems Management/Social Policy
	Francisco Olvera Major: English Hometown: Oceanside, CA Graduation Date: June 2018 Mentor: Dr. Felice Blake Mentor Department: English Research Interests: Chicana/o Literature, Identity, “Double Consciousness”	Francisco is pursuing a PhD in English at the University of Chicago.
	Christian Rodriguez Majors: Physics and Chemistry Minor: Astronomy and Planetary Science Hometown: Norwalk, CA Graduation Date: June 2018 Mentor: Dr. Joseph Hennawi Mentor Department: Physics Research Interests: Astrophysics, Astroparticle Physics, Astronomy	Christian received a MS in Physics and Astronomy at the University of California, Irvine.
	Sirenia Sanchez Majors: Communication and Psychology Hometown: Montclair, CA Graduation Date: June 2018 Mentor: Dr. Nancy Collins Mentor Department: Psychological and Brain Sciences Research Interests: Social Psychology, Intergroup Relations, Stereotypes, Identity, and Self-esteem	Sirenia is pursuing a PhD in Psychology at Northwestern University.
	Nancy Torres Major: Environmental Science Hometown: Carson, CA Graduation Date: June 2018 Mentor: Dr. David Valentine Mentor Department: Earth Science Research Interests: Oceanography, Marine Biology, Global Climate Change	Nancy Torres is pursuing a MS program in Environmental and Ocean Science at the University of San Diego.
	Syrian Truong Major: Physics Hometown: Fresno, CA Graduation Date: June 2018 Mentor: Dr. Mark Srednicki Mentor Department: Physics Research Interests: Computational Physics, Condensed Matter Theory, Statistical Mechanics	Syrian received a MS in Physical Sciences and is now pursuing a Ph.D. in Physics at the University of Chicago.
	Chris Turner Major: Biological Antropology Hometown: Glenrothes, Scotland Graduation Date: June 2018 Mentor: Dr. Michael Gurven Mentor Department: Anthropology Research Interests: Osteology, Bioarchaeology	Chris is pursuing an MA in Anthropology at the University of South Florida.

2017 Graduates
	Olubukayo (Buki) Akinyemi Major: Biopsychology Hometown: Riverside, CA Graduation: June 2017 Mentor: Dr. Mary Hegarty Mentor's Department: Psychological and Brain Sciences Research Interests: Drug Effect and Design, Spatial Ability and Memory	Buki received an MA in Global Health from the University of Southern California.
	Ema Angeles Major: Anthropology with Biological Emphasis Hometown: Brentwood, CA Graduation Date: June 2017 Mentor: Dr. Michael Gurven Mentor's Department: Anthropology Research Interests: Human Resilience, Intergenerational Transfers, Bioarchaeology
	Juan Carlos Banda Major: Sociology Hometown: Sylmar, CA Graduation: June 2017 Mentor: Dr. Denise Bielby Mentor's Department: Film and Media Research Interests: Political Economy, Globalization, Workplace Inequality	Juan Carlos is pursuing a MA in Sociology at the University of South Florida.
	Imani Burris Major: Psychology and Communications Hometown: San Jose, CA Graduation: June 2017 Mentor: Dr. Heejung Kim Mentor's Department: Psychological and Brain Sciences Research Interests: Cultural Influence, Social and Self Identity, Cultural Integration	Imani is pursuing a PhD in Social Psychology at the University of Michigan.
	Daniel Cha Major: Mathematics Hometown: Sunnyvale, CA Graduation Date: June 2017 Mentor: Dr. Jeffrey Stopple Mentor’s Department: Mathematics Research Interests: Mathematical Logic, Theory, Set Theory, Algebra, Group Theory, Number Theory, Complex Analysis
	Katie Correia Major: History Hometown: Sacramento, CA Graduation: June 2017 Mentor: Dr. Sears McGee Mentor's Department: History Research Interests: Gender, Culture and Court history in Early Modern England	Katie received an MA in History from Utah State University and is now pursuing a PhD in History at Tulane University.
	Joshua Hudson Major: Sociology and Global Studies Hometown: Barstow, CA Graduation: June 2017 Mentor: Dr. Mhoze Chikowero Mentor's Department: History Research Interests: Multiracialism, Racial Identity, Social Movements, Global Activism	Joshua received an MA in Sociology from San Diego State University. Special Education Resource Teacher at Alliance Renee and Meyer Luskin Academy.
	Patricia Martin Major: Sociology Minor: Education and Applied Psychology Hometown: Bakersfield, CA Graduation: June 2017 Mentor: Dr. Rebeca Mireles-Rios Mentor's Department: Education Research Interests: Underrepresented Student Parental Engagement and Academic Motivation, Higher Education, Education Policy	Patricia is pursuing a PhD in Education at the University of California Los Angeles.
	Akira McDaniels Major: Chemistry Hometown: Monrovia, CA Graduation Date: June 2017 Mentor: Dr. Armand Kuris Mentor’s Department: Sociology Research Interests: Mechanisms of Disease, Public Health, Genetic Research	Akira is at UC Irvine attending the UC Post-Baccalaureate Consortium.
	Andrea Mora Major: Psychology Minor: Applied Psychology Hometown: Santa Barbara, CA Graduation: June 2017 Mentor: Dr. Maryam Kia-Keating Mentor's Department: Department of Counseling, Clinical, & School Psychology Research Interests: Latino/a Mental Health, Access and Utilization of Mental Health Services, Community-Based Participatory Research	Andrea is pursuing a PhD in Developmental Psychology and a MSW in Social Work at the University of Michigan.
	Marina Quintanilla Major: Global Studies and Feminist Studies Hometown: Los Angeles, CA Graduation: June 2017 Mentor: Dr.Laury Oaks Mentor's Department: Feminist Studies Department Research Interests:HIV/AIDS, Women’s Reproductive Rights, Health Care Access, Public Health, Global Health	Marina received an MA in Public Health from the University of California, Los Angeles.
	Scott Susi Major: Biopsychology Hometown: Monterey, CA Graduation: June 2017 Mentor: Dr. Craig Montell Mentor's Department: Molecular, Cellular, Developmental Biology Research Interests: Synaptic Plasticity and Neurogenesis	Scott is pursuing a PhD in Neuroscience at Brown University.

2016 Graduates
	Gisella K. Diaz Major: Psychology and Anthropology Hometown: Delano, CA Graduation Date: June 2016 Mentor: Dr. Barry Giesbrecht Mentor's Department: Psychological and Brain Sciences Research interests: Perceptual, Cognitive, and Neural Mechanisms of Selective Attention	Gisella is in the doctoral program in Integrative Neuroscience, Psychology at the University of Chicago.
	Jorge Dominguez-Rodriguez Major: Economics and Mathematics Hometown: Cathedral City, CA Graduation Date: June 2016 Mentor: Dr. Heather Royer Mentor's Department: Economics Research Interests: Behavioral and Experimental Economics	Jorge is pursuing a MA in Economics at Columbia University in New York.
	Sylvia C. Garcia Major: English and Geography Hometown: Camarillo, CA Graduation Date: June 2017 Mentor: Dr. Tommy Dickey Mentor's Department: Geography Research Interests: Human Impact on Polar Bears
	Eugenie Guzelian Major: Psychology Minor: Applied Psychology Hometown: Beirut, Lebanon Graduation: June 2016 Mentor: Dr. Karen Szumlinski Mentor's Department: Psychological & Brain Sciences Research Interests: Anxiety Disorders, Empathy, Theory of Mind
	Jamelia Harris Major: Sociology Minor: Black Studies and Education Hometown: Los Angeles, CA Graduation: June 2016 Mentors: Dr. George Lipsitz and Dr. Claudine Michel Mentors' Departments: Black Studies/ Sociology and Feminist Studies Research Interests: K -12 Educational Equity, Recruitment/Retention Initiatives for African Americans	Jamelia received her PhD in Urban Schooling at the University of California, Los Angeles in 2020.
	Jacqueline Lepe Major: Sociology and Spanish Minor: Feminist Studies Hometown: Inglewood, CA Graduation Date: June 2016 Mentor: Dr. Victor M. Rios Mentor's Department: Sociology Research Interests: Non-Cognitive Skills Development, At-Risk Student Intervention, Juvenile Justice	Jacqueline is in the doctoral program in Sociology at the University of California, Berkeley.
	Anibal Lopez Major: Political Science - American Politics Emphasis Hometown: Escondido, CA Graduation Date: June 2016 Mentor: Dr. John T. Woolley Mentor's Department: Political Science Research Interests: Financial Regulatory Reform and Decision-Making	Anibal received a Juris Doctorate from the University of Iowa.
	Adriana Sanchez Major: Psychology Minor: Applied Psychology Hometown: Simi Valley, CA Graduation: June 2016 Mentor: Dr. Melissa Morgan Consoli Mentor's Department: Counseling, Clinical, and School Psychology Research Interests: Resilience, Subjective Well-Being, Culture and Ethnicity	Adriana is attending the doctoral program in Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychology at the University of California, Santa Barbara.
	Joleana Shurley Major: Linguistics Minor: Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Hometown: Joshua Tree, CA Graduation Date: December 2015 Mentor: Dr. Mary Bucholtz Mentor's Department: Linguistics Research Interests: Psycholinguistics, First/Second Language Acquisition, Computational Linguistics	Joleana completed the MSc program in Evolution of Language & Cognition at the University of Edinburgh (UK).
	Bertin Solis Major: Sociology Minor: Educational Studies Graduation Date: June 2016 Mentor: Dr. Richard P. Durán Mentor's Department: Education Research Interests: Latino Parental Engagement, P-20 Education Pipeline, Education Policy	Bertin is in the doctoral program in Education at the University of California, Santa Barbara.
	Paola Villegas Major: History of Public Policy Minor: Labor Studies and Spatial Studies Hometown: Van Nuys, CA Graduation Date: June 2016 Mentor: Dr. George Lipsitz Mentor's Departments: Sociology and Black Studies Research Interests: Land Use Policy and Planning, Equitable Housing, Gentrification	Paola is in the doctoral program in Sociology at Northwestern University.

2015 Graduates
	Nathan I. Alamillo Major: Chicana/o Studies & Sociology Minor: Applied Psychology Hometown: Oxnard, CA Graduation Date: June 2015 Mentor: Dr. Victor M. Rios Mentor's Department: Sociology Research Interests: Restorative Juvenile Justice, Public Health in Urban Communities	Nathan is in the joint doctoral program in Public Health at the University of California, San Diego and San Diego State University.
	Iliana J. Avila Major: Sociology and Chicana/o Studies Hometown: Los Angeles, CA Graduation Date: June 2015 Mentor: Dr. Dolores Ines Casillas Mentor's Department: Chicana/o Studies Research Interests: Cultural Studies, Central American Studies, Latina/o Education, Popular Chicana/o Culture	Iliana received a Master's degree in Latin American and Latino Studies from the University of Illinois, Chicago.
	Leslie Rene Castro Major: Cultural Anthropology and Global Studies Hometown: Lancaster, CA Graduation Date: June 2015 Mentor: Dr. David Novak Mentor's Department: Music Research Interests: Global Popular Music and Hybrid Identities
	Benjamin Huffman Major: Chemistry Hometown: Fresno, CA Graduation Date: June 2015 Mentor: Dr. Javier Read de Alaniz Mentor's Department: Chemistry and Biochemistry Research Interests: Organic Chemistry, Synthesis and Organic Materials	Benjamin received his Ph.D. in chemistry from Scripps Research Institute in San Diego.
	Victor Marta Major: Economics, Mathematics, and Political Science Hometown: San Marcos, CA Graduation Date: June 2015 Mentor: Dr. Jon Sonstelie Mentor's Department: Economics Research interests: Behavioral economics and urban economics	Victor is in the doctoral program in Economics at the University of California, Berkeley.
	Richard Mata Major: Mathematics Hometown: West Covina, CA Graduation Date: June 2015 Mentor: Dr. Hector Ceniceros Mentor's Department: Mathematics Research interests: Dynamical Systems, Non-linear PDE’s, and Fluid Dynamics	Richard received a Master's degree in Engineering and Industrial Applied Mathematics from Claremont Graduate University.
	Michelle Parra Major: Sociology and Feminist Studies Hometown: Los Angeles, CA Graduation Date: June 2015 Mentor: Dr. Leila Rupp Mentor's Department: Feminist Studies Research interests: Hook Up Culture, Sexuality, Same Sex Intimacies, Race/Ethnicity, Oppression of Women of Color	Michelle earned a master's degree in sexuality studies at San Francisco State University. She is currently pursuing a doctoral degree in sociology at UC Santa Cruz.
	Jacqueline Beatriz Partida Major: Chicana/o Studies and Feminist Studies Hometown: Los Angeles, CA Graduation Date: December 2014 Mentor: Dr. Ralph Armbruster Mentor's Department: Chicana/o Studies Research Interests: Media censorship, the prevention of social movements, and gender studies	Jacqueline is in the PhD program in American Studies at the University of Maryland, College Park.
	Rachel Scarlett Major: Chemistry and Environmental Studies Hometown: Los Angeles, CA Graduation Date: June 2015 Mentor: Dr. Jennifer King Mentor's Department: Geography Research interests: Environmental sustainability in urban settings	Rachel is continuing doctoral work in Ecological Sciences and Engineering at Purdue University.
	Christian Suarez Major: Biochemistry-Molecular Biology Hometown: Artesia, CA Graduation Date: June 2015 Mentor: Dr. Jamey Marth Mentor's Department: Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology Research Interests: Drug Design and Drug Delivery, Mechanisms of Disease, and Evolutionary Genetics
	Erik Suarez Major: Economics/Mathematics Hometown: Van Nuys, CA Graduation Date: June 2015 Mentor: Dr. Jon Sonstelie Mentor's Department: Economics Research Interests: Urban economics and economics of education	Erik completed a Master's in Economics at the University of Wisconsin, Madison.
	Lizette Wences Major: Linguistics with Spanish Emphasis Minor: Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Hometown: Palmdale, CA Graduation Date: June 2015 Mentor: Dr. Mary Bucholtz Mentor's Department: Linguistics Research interests: Clinical, developmental, and sociocultural linguistics	Lizette attends the Master's of Speech Pathology program at Indiana University, Bloomington.

2014 Graduates

Jorge Ballesteros
Major: Psychology and Sociology
Hometown: Sylmar, Ca
Graduation Date: June 2014
Mentor: Steve Smith
Mentor's Department: Counseling, Clinical, and School Psychology
Research interests: Athlete personality, youth sports, and social relationships

Jorge completed an M.S. in Sport and Exercise Psychology and an M.A. in Counseling at Ball State University in 2017. He enrolled in a doctoral program in Counseling Psychology at Arizona State University in 2017.

Allegra Latimer
Major: Chemistry
Hometown: Torrance, CA
Graduation Date: March 2014
Mentor: Craig Hawker
Mentor's Department: Chemistry and Biochemistry
Research Interests: Synthesis and characterization of antifouling polymeric systems

Allegra received her PhD from the Chemical Engineering Department at Stanford University.

Amieris Lavender
Major: Feminist Studies and Education
Hometown: Long Beach, California
Graduation Date: June 2014
Mentor: Mireille Miller-Young
Mentor's Department: Feminist Studies
Research interests: The retention and academic success of African American students in higher education and Education Equity in K-12 schools

Amieris received her PhD in Educational Policy from Michigan State University in 2019.

Michelle Len
Major: Computer Science
Hometown: Milpitas, CA
Graduation Date: June 2014
Mentor: Diana Franklin
Mentor's Department: Computer Science
Research Interests: Computational Science (Scientific Computing) in Engineering and Computational Fluid Dynamics

Michelle received her Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from UC Merced.

Nathan Lopez
Major: Mathematics
Hometown: Pleasant Hill, CA
Graduation Date: June 2014
Mentor: Jeffrey Stopple
Mentor's Department: Mathematics
Research Interests: Properties and foundations of Matrix Lie Theory

Nathan has completed his master’s in Mathematics at the University of Illinois, Chicago and continues on towards the PhD.

Noe Lopez
Major: Latin American and Iberian Studies/Spanish
Hometown: Oxnard, CA
Graduation Date: June 2014
Mentor: Emiko Saldivar and Juan Vicente Palerm
Mentor's Department: Anthropology
Research Interests: Mixtec identity formation in transnational diaspora

Noe received a PhD in Social Anthropology and the U.S. Mexico Borderland program at the University of Texas, Austin.

Erika Matadamas
Major: Global Studies
Hometown: Monterey, CA
Graduation Date: June 2014
Mentor: William Robinson
Mentor's Department: Sociology
Research Interests: Global migration patterns and examining how corporations benefit from migration of the global capitalist system

Erika completed the Master's program in Global and European Studies at Leipzig University in Germany and is now the Community Initiative Manager for the Community Foundation for Monterey County.

Mynor Medrano
Major: Biochemistry-Molecular Biology
Hometown: Burbank
Graduation Date: June 2014
Mentor: Jeff Krause
Mentor's Department: Marine Science Institute
Research Interests: Cellular communication in bacteria

Mynor continues his work as a doctoral student in the Microbiology program at Virginia Tech University.

Marilyne Tamayo
Major: Classics: Emphasis in Archaeology
Minor: Anthropology
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
Graduation: June 2014
Mentor: Aaron Blackwell
Mentor's Department: Anthropology
Research Interest: Fertility rates with parasitic infection through a life history framework

Marilyne attends the Anthropology PhD program at the University of Missouri, Columbia.

Nathaniel Vassar
Major: Earth Science
Hometome: San Diego, CA
Graduation: June 2014
Mentor: Chen Ji
Mentor's Department: Earth Science
Research Interest: Seismology

2013 Graduates
	Adrianna Alexandrian Major: English and Feminist Studies Hometown: Santa Barbara, CA Graduation Date: June 2013 Mentor: Laury Oaks Mentor's Department: Feminist Studies Research Interests: Public Health, women's health, maternal and child health, community health, health policy, and the delivery of health services	Adrianna has completed the Master’s of Public Health program at the University of California, Berkeley. She is currently working with the Peace Corps in Armenia.
	Marlon Fernandez Castro Major: Sociology and Chicana/o Studies Minor: Philosophy Hometown: Santa Barbara, CA Graduation Date: June 2013 Mentor: Richard P. Durán Mentor's Department: Education Research Interests: Outreach programs and their effects on "at-risk youth"	Marlon earned a Master’s in Education at the University of Southern California and began doctoral work at Penn State University.
	Hiram Dominguez Major: Bio-Psychology Hometown: Atwater, CA Graduation Date: June 2013 Mentor: Aaron Ettenberg Mentor's Department: Psychological and Brain Sciences Research Interests: Neurobiology underlying negative effects of cocaine self administration	Hiram is currently working as a Lab Assistant at UC Merced and taking coursework in Biotechnology.
	Anthony Hearst Major: Chemical Engineering Hometown: San Francisco, CA Graduation Date: June 2013 Mentor: Dar Roberts and Keely Roth Mentor's Department: Geography Research Interests: Remote-sensing of plant species	Anthony received a PhD in Agricultural and Biological Engineering from Purdue University. He is the CEO and co-founder and CEO of Progeny, a software startup company.
	Francisco Jasso Major: Political Science and Chicana/o Studies Minor: French Hometown: Santa Rosa, CA Graduation: June 2013 Mentor: Edwina Barvosa Mentor's Department: Political Science and Chicana/o Studies Research Interest: Cross-cultural engagement and transformation in open democracy	Francisco received his PhD in Political Science at the University of California, Irvine in 2020.
	Amy Martinez Major: Feminist Studies and Sociology Minor: Education Hometown: Costa Mesa, CA Graduation: June 2013 Mentor: Victor M. Rios Mentor's Department: Sociology Research Interest: Prison-industrial complex, race and class, school	Amy is working toward a PhD in Criminal Justice at the City University of New York Graduate Center, John Jay College of Criminal Justice.
	Alexis Meza Major: History and Latin American and Iberian Studies Hometown: San Fernando Graduation: June 2012 Mentor: Gabriela Soto-Laveaga Mentor's Department: History and Latin American and Iberian Studies Research Interest: U.S. foreign policy in Latin America	Alexis attends the doctoral program in History at the University of California, San Diego. She received her MA in History in 2017.
	Juan Osuna Major: Political Science and Chicana/o Studies Hometown: San Ysidro, CA Graduation: June, 2013 Mentor: Fernando Lopez-Alves Mentor's Department: Sociology Research Interest: Cooperation amongst Latin American countries	Juan received his Master’s of Public Policy at American University in Washington. He is a business analyst, Diversity and Inclusion, Covington & Berling LLP.
	Mayra Perez Major: Cell and Developmental Biology Minor: Spanish Hometown: Santa Maria, CA Graduation: June 2013 Mentor: Tom Soh and Jackelyn Alva Mentor's Department: Engineering Research Interest: Molecular and Cellular Biology	Mayra graduated from the Master’s program in Biotechnology at San Francisco State University and currently works at Primus Labs.
	Katherine Santizo Major: Chemical Engineering Hometown: Los Angeles, CA Graduation Date: June 2013 Mentor: Arturo Keller and Samuel Bennett Mentor's Department: Bren School of environmental Studies Research Interests: Polymers and enzymes, and drug delivery	Katherine is in the PhD program in Environmental and Water Resources in the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department at Virginia Tech.
	Billi Jo Starr Major: Sociology Hometown: Santa Barbara, CA Graduation Date: June 2013 Mentor: Dr. John Sutton Mentor's Department: Sociology Research Interests: Restorative juvenile justice, child development, and incarceration policies	Billi Jo earned her Ph.D. in Education at the University of California, Santa Barbara.
	Veronica Togual Major: Biopsychology Hometown: Fontana, CA Graduation Date: June 2013 Mentor: Tod E. Kippin Mentor's Department: Psychology and Brain Sciences Research Interests: Neuroscience and Behavioral Sciences	Veronica is working toward her Master's in Social Work at the University of Southern California.
	Olivia Turnross Major: College of Creative Studies, Biology Hometown: Sebastopol, CA Graduation Date: June 2013 Mentor: Gretchen Hofmann Mentor's Department: Ecology, Evolution, and Marine Biology Research Interests: Ocean acidification impacts on larval sea urchins	Olivia is working on her M.S. in Ecology at the University of California, Davis.

2012 Graduates
	Dalma Arreola Major: Political Sciences Hometown: Santa Barbara, CA Graduation Date: June 2012 Mentor: Paige Digeser Mentor's Department: Political Science Research Interests: Concept of the common good and its relationship with government	Dalma is a Master’s student in the Political Science program at San Diego State University.
	Afiya Browne Major: Sociology and Black Studies Hometown: Reseda, CA Graduation Date: June 2012 Mentor: Clyde Woods and Beth Schneider Mentor's Department: Black Studies Research Interests: Young Black Women in Los Angeles Gangs	Afiya is working towards her PhD in Criminology at the University of California, Irvine.
	Guadalupe Cruz Major: Sociology Minor: Applied Psychology Hometown: Azusa, CA Graduation Date: June 2013 Mentor: Melissa Morgan Mentor's Department: Counseling, Clinical, and School Psychology Research Interests: Academic resilience in first-generation college students at UCSB	Lupe completed the Master’s program in Counseling Psychology at the University of Missouri-Columbia. She is Director of the PATHS Scholars Program, University of California-San Diego
	Elizabeth Gonzalez-Jimenez Major: History and Chicana/o Studies Hometown: Inglewood, CA Graduation Date: June 2012 Mentor: Gabriela Soto Laveaga Mentor's Department: History Research Interests: Latin American Sexuality	Elizabeth is at the University of Miami working towards her PhD in History. She finished her M.A. in history.
	Janai Harris Major: Sociology and Feminist Studies Hometown: Palmdale, CA Graduation Date: June 2012 Mentor: Victor M. Rios Mentor's Department: Collateral consequences of incarceration on African-American families; effective rehabilitation programs for "at-risk" youth	Janai has completed her Master’s degree in Social Work at the University of Illinois – Urbana Champaign. She is a school counselor and social worker at the University Laboratory High School at the University of Illinois.
	Channel McLewis Major: Psychology and Sociology Minor: Black Studies Hometown: Bakersfield, CA Graduation Date: June 2012 Mentor: Cynthia Hudley Mentor's Department: Gevirtz Graduate School of Education Research Interests: Urban Education and Higher Education for minorities	Channel graduated from Columbia University’s Teachers College in 2013 with a Master’s in Sociology and Education. In 2020, she earned her Ph.D. in Higher Education and Organizational Change from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).
	Laila Nur Major: Mathematics Minor: Education Hometown: Detroit, Michigan Graduation Date: June 2012 Mentor: Betsy Brenner Mentor's Department: Education Research Interests: Rhetorical strategies to increase the Mathematical Success of African-American high school students	Laila graduated from the University of Southern California in 2013 with a Master’s in Mathematics Education. She is currently a Mathematics Teacher at Manual Arts High School.
	Nicole Perez Major: Sociology and Chicana/o Studies Hometown: Hayward, CA Graduation Date: June 2012 Mentor: G. Reginald Daniel Mentor's Department: Sociology Research Interests: Mixed race identities	Nicole completed her PhD in Sociology at the University of Notre Dame in 2019. She is a Postdoctoral Research Association within the Office of the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Affairs and Academic Programs at the University of Illinois at Chicago.
	Alaina Roberts Major: History Minor: American Indian and Indigenous Studies Hometown: Hayward, California Graduation Date: June 2012 Mentor: Ann Plane / John Majewski Mentor's Department: History Research Interests: Culture and Identity Formation in Chickasaw Freedmen in the Antebellum - Post Antebellum Period	Alaina serves as the Dietrich Diversity Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Pittsburgh. In 2017- 2018, she was a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Richards Center/ Africana Research Center at Penn State University. Alaina received her PhD in June 2017 from Indiana University's History Department. She is Assistant Professor in History at the University of Pittsburgh
	Angel Rodriguez Major: Philosophy Hometown: Downey, CA Graduation Date: June 2012 Mentor: Gabriela Soto-Laveaga / Laura Kalman Mentor's Department: History Research Interests: Historic socio-economic development of Cuba in the 20th century and shifting policies post-Cold War.	Angel recently received his second Master's degree, in History of Science, from Harvard University, where he continues in the doctoral program in the History of Medicine. His first Master’s degree is from UCSB in Latin American and Iberian Studies. He is a Takemi Fellow in the Department of Global Health at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. the Department of Global Health at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public HealththeDpartment of Global Health at the Harvardb T.H. Chan School of Public Health
	Luis Trujillo Major:Chicana/o Studies/ Pre-Mathematics Hometown Los Angeles Graduation Date: June 2012 Mentor: George Lipsitz Mentor's Department: Black Studies Research Interests: Space and place in urban Los Angeles	Luis received his PhD in Ethnic Studies from the University of California, Riverside in 2020.
	Sabrina Anne Wuu Major: Environmental Studies Hometown: Santa Rosa, CA Graduation Date: 2012 Mentor: Arturo A. Keller Mentor's Department: Bren School of Environmental Science & Management, UCSB Research Interests: Nanotechnology and the Environment	Sabrina is currently working as an Educational Sales Consultant at IXL Learning in San Francisco, CA.
	Rosalia Zárate Major: Mathematics Hometown: Delano, CA Graduation Date: June 2012 Mentor: Richard Duran Mentor's Department: Education Research Interests: Mathematics Education	Rosalia is a Minority Postdoctoral Fellow at Columbia University. She earned her Ph.D. in Education from Stanford University in 2018, completing her program in Developmental and Psychological Sciences at the Stanford Graduate School of Education, where she was also part of the Center for Education Policy Analysis Lab. She is now employed as Research Scientist in People Analytics at Facebook.

2011 Graduates
	Janett Barragan Major: Political Science and Chicano Studies Hometown: El Monte, CA Graduation Date: December 2010 Mentor: Horacio Roque Ramirez Mentor's Department: Chicana/o Studies Research Interests: The complexity of Chicana and Chicano gender identity as it exists within the parameters of ethnic identity	Janett earned her Ph.D. in Chicana and Chicano Studies at University of California, Santa Barbara in 2019 and is pursuing a postdoctoral fellowship at American University.
	Kristen Dunkinson Major: Linguistics Hometown: Ventura, CA Graduation Date: 2011 Mentor: Carol Genetti Mentor's Department: Linguistics Research Interests: Language Documentation	Kristen graduated from Eastern Michigan University in 2013 with a Master’s in Linguistics. She currently works as an Office Manager for the Interfaith Hospitality Network at Alpha House in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
	Precious Boone Major: Black Studies Hometown: South Central Los Angeles, CA Graduation Date: June 2011 Mentor: Chris McAuley Mentor's Department: Black Studies Research Interests: Critical Pedagogy: Student Centered Learning and the Importance of Technology in the High School Classroom	Precious graduated from California State University, Fullerton in 2013 with a Master’s in Social Work. She is the Program Coordinator at People Assisting the Homeless in Los Angeles.
	Lynette Cortes Major: Mathematics Hometown: Madera, CA Graduation Date: June 2011 Mentor: Emille K. Davie Mentor's Department: Mathematics Research Interests: Number Theory, Mathematics of Superstring Theory	Lynette is a Professor on the faculty in the Mathematics Department at Madera Community College, Madera, CA. She received her Master’s degree in Mathematics from California State University, Fresno. She is a professor of math at Madera Community College.
	Richard Espinoza Major: Psychology Hometown: Hesperia, CA Graduation Date: June 2011 Mentor: Steve Smith Mentor's Department: CNCSP Research Interests: Neuropsychological assessment of pathologies, diagnosis and psychotherapy	Richard has completed his doctoral program at the Wright Institute. He now holds a Psy.D.
	Marites Villarosa Garcia Major: Biology Hometown: San Diego, CA Graduation Date: June 2011 Mentor: Susannah Porter Mentor's Department: Earth Science Research Interests: Paleoecology and exobiology	Marites completed PhD in Paleocology at the University of Chicago.
	Anna Giang Major: Sociology Hometown: San Jose, CA Anticipated Graduation Date: June 2011 Mentor: Denise Segura Mentor's Department: Sociology Research Interests: Nonprofit organizations working with intellectually disabled people
	Bashir Hassan Major: Black Studies and Sociology Hometown: Long Beach, CA Anticipated Graduation Date: June 2011 Mentor: Stephanie Batiste Mentor's Department: Black Studies and English Research Interests: Performativity of Race: Barack Obama's racial politics	Bashir graduated in 2018 from the Yale School of Nursing. In 2014, he graduated from Cornell University with a Master’s of Professional Studies in Africana Studies. In 2020, he became a nurse practioner at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Neuroscience, focusing on Neuro Critical Care, Surgical, and Radiology.
	Brianna Jones Major: Aquatic Biology Hometown: Paso Robles, CA Graduation Date: Winter 2011 Mentor: Gretchen Hofmann and Pauline Yu Mentor's Department: Ecology, Evolution and Marine Biology Research Interests: Marine Invert Reproduction and Larval Development/Metamorphosis
	Nancy Martinez Major: Psychology; Minor: Applied Psychology Hometown: Indio, CA Graduation Date: June 2011 Mentor: Shane Jimerson Mentor's Department: Counseling, Clinical, and School Psychology Research Interests: Educational counseling, decreasing drop-out rates among minority groups, and the effects of parenting skills on young children	Nancy graduated from Boston College in 2013 with a Master’s in Applied Developmental and Educational Psychology. She received her EdD in Education from the University of Redlands in 2020.
	Saul Martinez Major: Biology Hometown: South Gate, CA Graduation Date: June 2011 Mentor: Fred Wuld Mentor's Department: Organic Chemistry Research Interests: Optical and electro optical properties of processable conjugated polymers	Saul is the Major League Sports Scientist for the San Francisco Giants. He graduated from the University of Miami in 2013 with a Master’s in Kinesiology.
	Eduardo Mercado-Marin Major: Chemistry Hometown: Hesperia, CA Graduation Date: June 2011 Mentor: Tom R. Pettus Mentor's Department: Chemistry and Bio-Chemistry Research Interests: Synthetic organic chemistry with emphasis in biologically active compounds	Eddie completed his doctorate in Chemistry at the University of California, Berkeley. He is now employed by Janssen, Inc.
	Paul Monge-Rodriguez Major: Sociology and Global Studies Hometown: Vallejo, CA Graduation Date: June 2011 Mentor: William Robinson Mentor's Department: Sociology Research Interests: Palestinian diasporas, political sociology, transnationalism, and the political-economy	Paul completed his Juris Doctoral program at the UC Berkeley School of Law in 2018 after receiving a Master's in Public Policy at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government. He is now employed as Director of Mobilization, UCLA Latino Policy and Politics Iniative.
	Robert Norton Major: Chemical Engeineering Hometown: Willits, CA Graduation Date: June 2011 Mentor: Eric McFarland Mentor's Department: Chemical Engineering Research Interests: Renewable and sustainable energies	Robert is currently working as a Senior Chemical Engineer at Green Yug in Santa Barbara, California.
	Eziaku Nwokocha Major: Black Studies and Feminist Studies Hometown: Elk Grove, CA Graduation Date: June 2011 Mentor: Roberto Strongman and Nadège Clitandre Mentor's Department: Black Studies Research Interests: Haitian Vodou: The Empowerment and Sexuality of Deity (Lwa) Ezili Danto	Eziaku completed her doctoral program in Africana Studies at the University of Pennsylvania in 2019. In 2020, she received an appointment in Princeton' University Presidential Postdoctoral Research Fellows Program in the Department of Religion. She was also awarded the 2015 Ford Predoctoral Fellowship. She graduated from Harvard University in 2013 with a Master’s in Religious Studies. She is Assistant Professor of Religious Studies at the University of Miami.
	Carla San Jose Major: Interdisciplinary Studies: Linguistics, Speech and Hearing Sciences and Psychology Hometown: Carson, CA Graduation Date: June 2011 Mentor: Marianne Mithun Mentor's Department: Linguistics Research Interests: Austronesian Languages	Carla received her Master’s in Education with an emphasis in Curriculum and Instruction from San Jose State University.
	Nathaniel Scheidemann Major: Sociology Minor: LGBTQ Studies Hometown: Santa Barbara, CA Graduation Date: March, 2011 Mentor: Beth Schneider Mentor's Department: Sociology Research Interests: The division of labor in same-sex families, race and gender inequality, sociology of the family, and ethnomethodology	Nathaniel completed his PhD in Sociology at the University of Southern California in 2018. Currently, he is the Coordinator of Equity and Inclusion, Dean of Students Office at the University of California Santa Barbara.
	Ashley Scott Major: Global Studies Minor: Chinese Classics Hometown: Los Angeles Graduation Date: June 2012 Mentors: Howard Winant and Ralph Ambruster-Sandoval Mentors' Departments: Sociology and Chicana/o Studies Research Interests: Inter-ethnic relations, Afro-Asian relations, affiliations and coalitions
	Corinne Stanley Major: Black Studies Minor: Applied Psychology Hometown: Los, Angeles, CA Graduation Date: June 2011 Mentor: Clyde Woods Mentor's Department: Black Studies Research Interests: Formation practices and stability of the nuclear Black family	Corinne graduated from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology in 2013 and obtained her Master’s in Psychology. She is currently working as a Marriage and Family Therapist in Los Angeles.

2010 Graduates
	Lisette Arellano Major: Biology and Creative Studies Hometown: Cupertino, CA Graduation Date: June 2010 Mentor: Armand Kuris Mentor's Department: The Department of Ecology, Evolution, and Marine Biology Research Interests: Parasitology, Malacology, Herpetology, and Aquatic Ecology	Lisette received a PhD in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Colorado in 2017. She is the One Tam Community Science Manager at Golden State National Parks Conservatory.
	Lizette Arévalo Major: Sociology and Chicana/Chicano Studies Hometown: Compton, CA Graduation Date: June 2010 Mentors: Manuel Callahan and Clyde Woods Mentors' Departments: Chicana/o Studies and Black Studies Research Interests: Urban education, youth culture, and critical pedagogy	Lizette received her PhD in Ethnic Studies from The University of California, Riverside. She graduated from Columbia University’s Teachers College in 2011 with a Master’s in Education. She is a Assistant Professor in Chicano studies at Rio Hondo College.
	Todd Avellar Major: Psychology Hometown: Fresno, CA Graduation Date: June 2010 Mentor: Tania Israel Mentor's Department: Gevirtz Grad School of Education: Clinical, Counseling, & School Psychology Research Interests: Mental health and social support services for multicultural and LGBTQ minorities.	Todd is a Professor at Point Path University (Pittsburgh) in the Clinical-Community Psychology Program. He received his PhD in Clinical Psychology at the University of California, Santa Barbara, after which he completed a post-doctoral fellowship at the University of Wisconsin.
	Sondrina Bullitt Major: Sociology and Black Studies Hometown: Hawthorne, CA Graduation Date: June 2010 Mentor: Psychological and Brain Sciences Mentor's Department: Heejung Kim, Research Interests: Black mental health	Sondrina graduated in 2012 with a Master’s in Public Health from George Washington University. She is the clinic manager at the Santa Monica Wellness Center.
	Angelica Camacho Major: Black Studies and Chicana/Chicano Studies Hometown: Santa Paula, CA Anticipated Graduation Date: Winter 2010 Mentors: Gaye Johnson and Clyde Woods Mentors' Department: Black Studies Research Interests: Criminalized youth, the school to prison pipeline, the prison industrial complex	Angelica received her PhD at the University of California, Riverside in Ethnic Studies in 2017. For one year, she was a Post-Doctoral Fellow in the Department of Latina and Latino Studies, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. Currently, she is an instructor in the SFSU Criminal Justice Program.
	Jorge Cuellar Majors: Film & Media / Latin American & Iberian Studies Hometown: Los Angeles, CA Graduation Date: June 2010 Mentors: Cristina Venegas and Peter Bloom Mentor'S Department: Film and Media Studies Research Interests: Pre-Cinema Latin America 1890- 1920, Third World Cinema and the Subaltern	Jorge received his PhD in American Studies at Yale University. He graduated in 2012 with a Master's in Critical Studies from the University of Southern California. Currently, he is an Andrew W. Mellon Postdoctoral Fellow for the Program in Latin American, Latino, and Caribbean Studies at Dartmouth University.
	Shardé Davis Major: Feminist Studies and Communication Hometown: San Diego, CA Anticipated Graduation Date: June 2010 Mentor: Tamara Afifi Mentor's Department: Communication Research Interests: Women in the Black family	Shardé completed her doctorate in Communication at the University of Iowa. She obtained a Master's in Communication from UCSB in 2012. Shardé is now a tenure-track Assistant Professor at the University of Connecticut.
	Raquel Domingo-Gonzalez Major: Molecular, Cellular, & Developmental Biology Hometown: Hayward, CA Graduation Date: June 2010 Mentor: Karen Szumlinski Mentor's Department: Psychology Research Interests: Role of mGluR5-Homer protein interactions in brain and behavior	Racquel received her PhD from the University of Michigan in Biomedical Sciences. She is currently a postdoctoral research associate at the Washington University St. Louis School of Medicine in the Molecular Microbiology Department. She is a postdoc at Stanford and Senior Scientific Researcher at Genetech.
	Juan Sebastian Ferrada Majors: Global Studies and Chicana/Chicano Studies Hometown: Whittier, CA Graduation Date: June 2010 Mentor: Ines Casillas Mentor's Department: Chicana/Chicano Studies Research Interests: Immigration in the media	Sebastian received his PhD in 2018 in Chicana/Chicano Studies from the University of California, Santa Barbara. He is an assistant professor at Emerson College, Institute for Liberal Arts and Interdisciplinary Studies.
	Anita Juarez Major: Sociology and Chicana/Chicano Studies Hometown: East Los Angeles, CA Graduation Date: June 2010 Mentor: Tara Yosso Mentor's Department: Chicana/Chicano Studies Research Interests: Chicana/Latina educational aspirations, sociology of education	Anita Juarez is completing her doctoral work in Education at the University of Utah.
	Gaby Lopez Major: Cultural Anthropology Hometown: Redwood City, CA Graduation Date: June 2010 Mentor: Juan Vicente-Palerm Mentor's Departments: Anthropology and Chicano/a Studies Research Interests: Family organization of immigrant families in immigrant communties in rural California	Gaby obtained her Master’s in Social Anthropology at the University of Texas, Austin.
	Jose Lumbreras Major: Sociology Hometown: Compton, CA Graduation Date: June 2010 Mentor: Victor Rios Mentor's Department: Sociology Research Interests: Youth of color	Jose graduated in 2016 with a Master’s in Ethnic Studies from San Francisco State University. He is pursuing a PhD in History at the University of California, San Diego.
	K. Eric Martin Major: Physics Hometown: Oceanside, CA Graduation Date: June 2010 Mentor: Beth Gwinn Mentor's Department: Physics Research Interest: Physics, Biophysics, Biomaterials, and Biomimetics
	Ahmad Nabhan Major: Pharmacology Hometown: La Crescenta, CA Graduation Date: June 2010 Mentor: Osnat Ben-Sahar Mentor's Department: Psychological and Brain Sciences Research Interests: Neurology and Pharmacology	Ahmad completed his doctoral program in Chemistry at Stanford University in 2019. He graduated in 2013 with a Master’s in Molecular Biology from San Francisco State University. He now holds a postdoctoral position at Genentech.
	Deseray Solis Major: Chicano/a Studies Hometown: La Puente, CA Graduation Date: June 2010 Mentor: Mary E. Brenner Mentor's Department: Gevirtz Grad School of Education Research Interests: After school programs’ impacts on writing and reading comprehension skills of students.	Deseray graduated in 2012 with a Master’s in Teaching from the University of Southern California. She is currently a Site Coordinator at THINK Together in Baldwin Park, CA. .

2009 Graduates
	Darcy Alcantara Major: Psychology and Chicana/Chicano Studies Hometown: Los Angeles, CA Graduation Date: June 2009 Mentor: David Sherman Mentor's Department: Psychology Research Interests: Latina/o students’ perceptions of acceptance	Darcy completed a PhD in Clinical Psychology at the University of Massachusetts, Boston in 2018.
	Viviana Cantero Major: Sociology Hometown: Los Angeles, CA Graduation Date: June 2009 Mentor: Laura Romo Mentor's Department: Education Research Interests: Access and Equity in Education	Viviana received an MA in School Counseling at the University of Southern California.
	Christopher Carlay Major: Asian American Studies and Sociology Hometown: Oakland, CA Graduation Date: June 2009 Mentor: Jon Cruz Mentor's Department: Sociology Research Interests: Sociology of Hip Hop, Black & Filipina/o relations	Chris completed his Master’s program at San Francisco State University in Social Work. He works as a Child Welfare Intern with San Francisco Family and Children Services.
	Lucia Diaz Major: Black Studies and Chicana/o Studies Hometown: San Rafael, CA Graduation Date: June 2009 Mentors: Clyde Woods Mentor's Department: Black Studies Research Topic: Black-Brown relations	Lucia works as an Academic Case Manager at Huckleberry Youth Programs in San Francisco, California.
	Brian Ponce Major: Sociology and Chicana/ Chicano Studies Hometown: East Los Angeles/ Montebello, CA Graduation Date: June 2009 Mentor: Victor Rios Mentor's Department: Sociology Research Interests: Youth and Self-Perceptions	Brian graduated in 2012 with a Master’s in Criminology from the University of Illinois, Chicago. Currently, he is a School Counselor at Ready High School, California.
	India Williams Major: Black Studies Hometown: Bay Area, CA Anticipated Graduation Date: June 2009 Mentor: Christopher McAuley Mentor's Department: Black Studies Research Interests: Residential segregation in New Orleans, LA